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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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